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The NFC West arms race is on. Here’s who the Rams can target before trade deadline

After the Seahawks and 49ers made moves to improve their rosters, will the Rams be next in line while dealing with so many injuries?

By Mike Sando · The Athletic

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:01 AM

Key Things to Know

The Rams could target trade deadline reinforcements to counter division rivals following recent major injuries.
Wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs are suggested targets with Davante Adams sidelined.
Defensive tackles Grover Stewart and Daron Payne are named as options to replace injured nose tackle Poona Ford.

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Following major trade acquisitions by division rivals Seattle and San Francisco, the Los Angeles Rams could target several trade deadline reinforcements to stay competitive. Sitting at 3-4, Los Angeles faces roster gaps due to injuries, most notably the loss of wide receiver Davante Adams to a ruptured hamstring and nose tackle Poona Ford to a torn triceps.

The Athletic's Mike Sando highlights wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs as potential offensive targets, alongside defensive tackles Grover Stewart and Daron Payne to fill Ford's void. Special teams options like Ashton Dulin and Spencer Shrader are also viewed as potential targets.

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